animé

A craftsman applies animé to a wooden box.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A style of animation originating in Japan: "animé" (often spelled "anime") refers to a distinctive style of Japanese animated film and television, characterized by colorful artwork, fantastical themes, and vibrant characters.
   • A type of resin: "animé" also denotes a hard, translucent resin obtained from certain tropical trees, historically used to make varnish.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Japanese animation):

  • She spends her weekends watching animé series on streaming platforms. (She enjoys Japanese animated shows during her free time.)
  • Studio Ghibli is famous for producing high-quality animé films. (The studio is renowned for its Japanese animated movies.)

• Noun (resin):

  • The cabinet was finished with a coat of animé varnish. (The wood was treated with a resin-based protective coating.)
  • Collectors value animé for its use in traditional lacquerwork. (The resin is prized in historical crafts.)

Advanced Usage

• "animé style": a descriptive term for art or design inspired by Japanese animation aesthetics.

  • The video game features characters drawn in an animé style. (The game's art imitates the look of Japanese animation.)

• "animé series": a television show produced using Japanese animation techniques.

  • "Naruto" is one of the longest-running animé series. (The show is a lengthy Japanese animated television program.)

Variants and Related Words

• Anime (n): the more common English spelling of "animé," referring specifically to Japanese animation.
  • Anime conventions attract thousands of fans each year. (Gatherings for enthusiasts of Japanese animation.)
• Animer (n): a person who creates or is a fan of animé (rarely used).
  • He is a dedicated animer who attends every screening. (He is a devoted fan of Japanese animation.)

Synonyms

• Japanese animation: a direct synonym for the first meaning.
  • Japanese animation has influenced global pop culture. (Animé has had a worldwide impact.)
• Resin (for the second meaning): a natural or synthetic substance used in coatings.
  • The resin was harvested from the copal tree. (The animé resin comes from a specific tree.)

Phrasal Verbs

• None directly associated with "animé" as a noun. However, "to watch animé" is a common verb phrase.
  • We plan to watch animé all weekend. (We intend to view Japanese animation continuously.)

Related Idioms

• "Animé eyes": a phrase describing large, expressive eyes typical of the art style.
  • Her character design has those classic animé eyes. (The character has oversized, emotive eyes common in Japanese animation.)
• "Animé trope": a recurring theme or cliché in Japanese animation.
  • The "power of friendship" is a common animé trope. (It is a frequent narrative device in animé.)